Diane Morgan and Sue Johnston's comedy was an unexpected hit and left fans begging for more.10:36, 27 Aug 2026The BBC has confirmed the future of Ann Droid after fans were left begging for more.‌The sitcom became an unexpected hit when it launched weeks ago, starring Diane Morgan and Sue Johnston. It followed Cunk on Earth star Diane as a social humanoid robot, Linda, forming an unlikely friendship with Sue Johnston’s character, Sue. The series questioned the rise in AI across society, asking: “What is replaceable and what is not?”‌After capturing the hearts of the nation, the BBC has now confirmed that Ann Droid is set to return for a second series. The news was shared at the Edinburgh TV Festival’s Spotlight on the BBC on Thursday, August 27.‌After becoming the BBC’s second biggest new scripted launch of the year to date, after Small Prophets, and attracting 7.6m viewers, the reaction to Ann Droid left Diane “blown away”, reports the Liverpool Echo.She said: “The response to Ann Droid has been so incredible. We’re all totally blown away. I’m really looking forward to not blinking, needing physio and hearing Cotton Eyed Joe on repeat.”‌Sue added: “I am so unbelievably happy that we are to do another series! Great script, great cast, great crew. The reaction from the public has been wonderful. Even my doctor called me Sue, Sue, Sue this morning! Everyone has been asking if there will be more and now we can tell them! Yippee.”Shane Allen, executive producer for Boffola Pictures, also said: “We marvel at our BBC robot overlords and their impeccable decision making. Diane and Sue are comedy dynamite, fronting a superb cast. We’re all overwhelmed by how much the audience has taken the show to their hearts. As a warning to critics and begrudgers, any backlash against series 2 will be met by Linda’s inbuilt tasers.”‌Emma Lawson, Interim Director of BBC Comedy, added: “We’re delighted to be bringing Ann Droid back for a second series. Diane and Sarah have created such a warm, relatable, and uniquely funny comedy that audiences in their millions have fallen in love with.Alongside the brilliant team at Boffola and Witchcraft Industries, they’ve given us something truly distinctive, and Linda and Sue Sue Sue have quickly become two of comedy’s most lovable characters. We’re thrilled that we will all get to spend more time with them!”Article continues belowThis comes after Ann Droid’s replacement on BBC screens was confirmed, when it came to an end with a final episode on Friday, August 21.It has been replaced by another comedy series, as repeats of Mrs Brown’s Boys now take the prime-time TV slot. However, Mrs Brown’s Boys won’t be returning this Christmas as creator Brendan O’Carroll revealed he needs an operation on a broken jaw.Ann Droid is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.